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MPORTANT NFORMATION BOUT Thank you for purchasing our kit. Please read the following information before beginning construction. Always check with your local HOA or building code office for any requirements or restrictions. Floor: Wood flooring is sold optionally. You may choose to build your own or pour a cement pad. Always wear safety glasses when cutting or nailing! Tools Required: Hand or Circular Saw Level...
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Constructing Details for Deluxe Floor System Deluxe floors include 4x4 runners, standard floors do not Foundation size is 10'-0" x 15'-9". Check local building codes in your area, the construction may have to change. For a concrete slab, install sill sealer as a moisture barrier between the concrete and the wall plates.
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Step 1 Assemble 116" Bottom Cords 1. Locate (2) two 58" long 2x4s with an angle cut on one end. Butt the square ends together and secure together with (1) one 24" long 3/4" thick gusset to make a 116" long bottom cord. Use (12) twelve 6d common nails evenly spaced.
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Step 2A Assemble Trusses Continued OSB Gusset with 2x4 Block 8. Assemble another truss without a bottom cord. Locate OSB gussets with a 2x4 block attached to one side. 9. Attach this block/gusset to the bottom of each truss leg. Secure to leg with 6d common nails. 10.
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Step 3B Assemble Front Gable Continued If you don't need loft access from the outside, attach loft door frames to the gable to create a decorative look and weather tight storage area. Tip: Slide gable over edge of work area so the 24" long 2x4 blocks are past the edge.
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Step 4 Install Front Gable Overhang and Front Loft Doors If loft doors are to be decorative install door trim and frames over siding with 6d galv. nails. 1. Apply 47" long 2x3 boards to the front gable. Install flush with the top of the gable frame. Use 10d sinkers spaced 6"...
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Step 5 Assemble Rear Gable 1. Select (2) two 47" long 2x4s, (2) two 38" long 2x4s with angle cuts on both ends, (2) two 58" long 2x4s with angle cuts on one end and all necessary gussets. 2. Place all 2x4s as previously done with trusses. 3.
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Step 6B Assemble Back Wall Continued 2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. Assemble wall frames with 10d sinkers. Use (2) two nails at end of each wall stud. 3. Nail both wall frames together with (4) four 10d sinkers on each side. 4.
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Step 7 Assemble Front Wall Frames 1. Cut (4) four 26-1/4" long boards from (2) two 60" long 2x4 board. 2. Cut (2) two 72" 2x4s to a length of 71-1/2" used for header supports. 26-1/4" Top Plate Header Support Installed this End 26-1/4"...
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Step 8B Assemble Side Walls Continued 2. Install 72" wall studs between the top and bottom plates. 3. Nail frames together. Use (4) four 10d sinkers on each side. 4. Locate (1) one 48" and (2) two 70-1/2" long 2x6 boards. Install the 48" long board extending 3-1/2"...
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Step 9 Set Lower Walls & Install Header 1. Erect wall panels. IMPORTANT: Make sure walls are plum and square. Secure wall panels together at the corners. Use (4) four 10d sinkers per corner. Use 10d sinkers or, if erecting on a concrete slab, concrete anchor bolts (not included) spaced 24" apart. 60"...
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Step 10 Install Tie Plates & Siding 1. Select (2) two 20-1/2" and (1) on 72" long 2x4s. Install boards on top of front wall frame between side wall 2x6 boards. Use 10d sinkers spaced 6" apart. 20-1/2" Long 2x4 72"...
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Step 11 Install Trim 1. Install (2) two 1x3-62" long trim boards flush with the top of the front wall. Use 6d galv. nails spaced 8" apart. 2. Install 1x4-75-3/4" long trim boards at the front corners of the side wall. Install trim flush with siding on the front wall.
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Step 12 Install Trim on Rear Gable & Set Gables 1. Apply 1x4 trim to gable. Install a 47-1/2" long 1x4 at the top of the gable. Install the 1x4 gable trim extending 1/2" above the siding on the gable. When installed later, the roof sheathing will be flush with the top of the trim.
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Step 13 Layout for Truss Spacing 1. Layout the truss spacing on the left side wall, facing building. Start at the back of the building. Measure from the inside face of the wood gusset when marking the location of the first truss. 2.
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Step 14 Install Trusses & Loft Floor 1. Starting from rear gable install (3) three trusses with a bottom cord over the 'X' marks. Secure truss to metal hangers using 1-1/2" hanger nails. 2. Next install truss without a bottom cord. 3.
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Step 15 Install Roof Sheathing Install roof sheathing on the steep side of the roof. Use a straight edge to align the top of the sheathing with the top of the truss; see Detail 'B'. Make sure the trusses are plumb and the roof sheathing meets the center of the truss.
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Step 16 Install Gable Overhang A helper or wood clamps will be beneficial in this step. 1. Gather (1) one 47" long 2x3 and (1) one 42-1/4" long 2x3. Starting at the ridge position the 47" long board under the OSB overhang flush with the edge of OSB. Clamp or have someone hold the board in place.
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Step 18 Install Doors & Hardware 1. Lay the left door with the trim facing up. The siding on the left door extends past the door trim. See detail below. 2. Install 5" hinges to the left side of the door frame. To position the hinge properly, hold the rectangular plate against the frame.
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Install Shingles - not included in kit Install roof shingles per instructions on outside of wrapper. Building Tip: Install ridge vent in lieu of shingles caps. Ridge vent provides ideal ventilation, preventing heat or moisture build-up from damaging your building or its contents. Shingles Material Description Quantity...
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Material List Qty 2x4 Framing Size Qty 2x6 Framing Size Wall Plates (Not used in this kit) 78-1/2" Tie Plates for Side Walls 70-1/2" Wall Studs 72" Tie Plates for Side Walls 48" Wall Plates 68-1/2" Qty OSB Loft & Roof Size Door Headers 67-1/2"...
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